The Lakers have won two consecutive away games. They first defeated the Bucks and then slaughtered the Wizards. They have won three consecutive victories recently. In the past 10 games, they have 8 wins and 2 losses.
It’s not like the Lakers who have been “paste” in the past two years, is it!
“AD” Anthony Davis played like the MVP of the year. He averaged 35 points and 15 rebounds in the past 10 games, and his shooting percentage exceeded 60%. Several role players of the Lakers have been adjusted in place. Russell Westbrook has become the most important ball-holding point and creativity of the Lakers’ bench. Austin Reaves has successfully played the role of the Lakers’ backcourt organization and 3D+ driver. Lonnie Walker Jr.’s stable output, super speed and explosive power make the Lakers more horsepower.
“Old James” LeBron James is indeed delegating power, making AD the core of the Lakers’ offense and defense. The most insufficient position for the Lakers is the small forward. The 198 cm forward Troy Brown Jr. is getting better. Although he is not fully in place, he still has room and talent to dig.
The Lakers’ lineup and combination are not perfect. They also need a better small forward with height and speed who can defend, throw into the perimeter, and be good at empty-handed running. This player model is like Trevor Ariza, the small forward who won the Lakers championship and James Posey, the small forward of the Heat. He does not occupy the ball. 3 positions.
Judging from the current performance of the Lakers and the degree of team offensive and defensive integration, the Lakers still need to trade Russell Westbrook?
“The Lakers should no longer consider trading Turtles”
“The Lakers can pick up a suitable small forward of 200-205 cm from the free market, but there is no need to force it”
“If there is really a need for a trade and has to be an option, guard Kendrick Nunn can be sent away.” “If you really want to lay off people to make room, small forward Juan Toscano-Anderson, who is no longer in the rotation lineup, can give up.”
The Lakers’ backcourt is complete now. Dennis Schroder, Turtle, and Patrick Beverley all have the ball and creativity. Austin Reaves is comprehensive and easy to use offensively and defensively. He doesn’t occupy the ball. The Lakers’ backcourt defense is not top-notch, but it is good enough and deep enough Deal with all strong teams.
Troy Brown still has room for improvement, young people still have talent to be tapped, the Lakers coaching staff must remain patient and hone this small forward more.
In the penalty area, center Thomas Bryant with a height of 208 cm and forward Wenyen Gabriel with a height of 205 cm are unremarkable laborers and defenders. Lao Zhan assists in defending the penalty area and protecting rebounds, which is very suitable as a defensive sacrifice.
The main rotation lineup of the Lakers is almost complete and in place, only adjustments and upgrades are needed.
Adjustment takes time and luck, and the upgrade of combat power and equipment can only be done through trading, but there are also risks.
“No trade is the best decision for the current situation of the Lakers”
“With height and perimeter + defensive small forward, there may be suitable candidates in the free market. The Lakers can wait.”
“The Lakers team has a tacit understanding, personnel rotation, and role players are taking shape. It is the best decision not to move the core main force”
“Lakers coach Darvin Ham’s employment, coaching, and trust between players are on the right track”
“Old Zhan can still play more steadily and better, and the turtle’s error control can be even better.”
“Austin Reaves’ playing time, role, and tactical ball rights can be increased. He can help the Lakers team better”
The Lakers have a weird vibe right now: Austin Reaves on the court, on the ball, off the ball, he can help the Lakers get better. Even if the second-year NBA rookie is benched and the veterans, Patrick Beverley, and Dennis Schroder play the main game, giving up time and space, the Lakers still have depth.
A rookie with a rookie’s cognition, playing hard to hit the ball, seizing opportunities to show the greatest value, playing competent teammates and benches off the court, not caring about playing time and space, and not being confused by tactical roles and possessions. Austin Reaves is very special.
The Lakers are on the right path, the team, offense and defense are cohesive, the Lakers do not need and will not trade “Turtle” Russell Westbrook.
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